PIT Post-Gazette: Littlefield’s price too high?

The Pirates’ general manager often has rejected the charge, but two recent events lend it some credence, each involving a potential move for shortstop Jack Wilson ...

First, Toronto expressed interest in upgrading over Royce Clayton, even if that meant waiting until after the season. The Pirates and Blue Jays spoke in July and, as multiple sources confirmed, Littlefield asked for third baseman Troy Glaus, Toronto’s premier power hitter, in return.

One of those sources yesterday revealed that J.P. Ricciardi, the Blue Jays’ general manager, was so taken aback by the proposal that he immediately tuned out regarding Wilson.
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The deal on the table at the July 31 non-waiver deadline would have netted the Pirates one of two 21-year-old pitchers, Jair Jurrjens or Dallas Trahern, and another prospect in the Detroit system. Littlefield apparently asked for a major-league player on top of that—outfielder Craig Monroe was mentioned—and the Tigers pulled back.

Still, talks are not dead, as the teams are believed to have had contact yesterday morning.

Another headline that’s low-hanging fruit.